Letter: Successful home tour highlighted Owosso's best side

As mayor of this great community, I could not be more proud of the excellent job that was done to make our city shine during the Owosso Historic Home Tour on Saturday, the 21st of September.

Hundreds of visitors came to Owosso from as far away as Florida, while hundreds more area residents became "tourists in their town" during a lovely fall day. People chatted and strolled about our downtown and our neighborhoods. They saw the sights and made note of things to explore during their next visit. People dined here, shopped here, and made memories here. Some people even made the decision to move here - the best measure of success possible.

This event would not have been possible without the outstanding work of the Owosso Historical Commission, dozens of volunteer hosts and hostesses, and those who opened their homes and landmarks to an appreciative public. Our community thanks you.

This event reminded us that we are as much stewards of a community treasures as we are homeowners.

Owosso is a town with a lot to offer. Events like the Historic Home Tour show this far better than any words I can say. Let's remember this terrific weekend the next time pessimism begins its steady creep. We can only continue reaching new heights as a community as long as we support one another and build upon a foundation of genuine affection for this special place we call home.